Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Outbreak 2020
Dear Students, here you can find information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
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| Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak 2020 - All You need to Know |
What is Coronavirus
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in animals or humans.
In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
There are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people have lost their lives.
Thousands of more people are fighting for their lives in hospitals.
In the days and weeks ahead, we expect to see the number of cases, the number of deaths, and the number of affected countries climb even higher.
WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction.
WHO has, therefore, made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.
The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are:- Fever
- Tiredness
- Dry cough.
- Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea.
These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.
Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.
Around 1 out of every 6 people who get COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develop difficulty breathing.
Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.
Please Note: People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 11 March 2020
In the past two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China has increased 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has tripled.There are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people have lost their lives.
Thousands of more people are fighting for their lives in hospitals.
In the days and weeks ahead, we expect to see the number of cases, the number of deaths, and the number of affected countries climb even higher.
WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction.
WHO has, therefore, made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic.
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